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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£950VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):115 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop

6.3/10

▼Worse than 85% of graphics cards

6.0

▼Worse than 98%

5.8

▼Worse than 75%

5.8

▼Worse than 85%

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3.8
Gaming
Gaming
3.8/ 10
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What it is
Measures floating-point compute power, dedicated VRAM capacity, ray-tracing hardware, and modern PCIe generation bandwidth.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
Score distribution
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45.0%
2.1
FP32 performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
3.3
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.9
Video editing
Video editing
6.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates hardware AV1 encoding support, generous video memory, raw compute power, and fast interface throughput.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
2.1
FP32 performance
15.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.7
1080p
1080p
3.7/ 10
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What it is
Assesses pure rasterization power and VRAM balance optimized for consistently high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
2.1
FP32 performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
10.0%
3.3
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.5
1440p
1440p
3.5/ 10
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What it is
Measures compute throughput, sufficient VRAM buffer, and ray-tracing performance tailored for sharp 1440p gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
2.1
FP32 performance
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
15.0%
3.3
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.7
4K
4K
3.7/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates ultra-high compute capability, heavy VRAM capacities, and advanced ray-tracing cores required for native 4K gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
2.1
FP32 performance
35.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
3.3
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version

Where to buy

N/A~ £950

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What reviewers say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop

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Reviewers mostly praise its gaming performance for a laptop, though some feel it falls short.

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What owners say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop

Based on 182 owners sharing their experience in online comments

75%positive4%mixed21%negative

Owners praise its strong, affordable gaming performance, though limited VRAM, instability, and inconsistent results hold it back.

What owners like

Runs most games smoothly at 1080p, often on high or ultra settings, with 60 to 100 fps reported in demanding titles like Battlefield 6.73
Owners say it is priced well below 5060 laptops and near 4060 models, a practical pick for budget 1080p gaming.30
Owners upgrading from GTX 1650, 1060 or RX 560 cards report smoother gaming, one going from 30 fps to 70 to 100 fps at 1080p.10
Owners say DLSS and frame generation keep demanding titles like Cyberpunk with path tracing playable and smooth at 1080p.6
Undervolting cuts power by 5 to 10 watts while adding 8 to 10 percent performance, and some cap it near 70 watts at 60 fps.4
Owners use it to edit 10-bit footage without proxies and generate short AI videos and images, though 8GB VRAM limits larger models.3

What owners dislike

Some owners get freezes, crashes or restarts, linked to newer drivers, GTA 5 with DLSS, or heavy GPU tasks.11
Owners find it struggles with the most demanding AAA titles and 4K, often reaching only around 60 fps in some games.8
Some owners feel the card is expensive for an entry-level part, saying it costs about as much as older complete builds.5
Under gaming loads it runs hot, with memory reaching about 80 degrees and laptops hitting 90 degrees or more in Minecraft.4
The 8GB of video memory fills up in some games, causing lag and stutter, and limits larger AI image or video generation.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop

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Performance

4.3

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Memory

4.6

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VRAM

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Features

10

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Connectivity

7.9

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Power

8.8

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

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Board power limit

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35 W

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Design

7.6

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop vs the average graphics card

Why is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop better than the average graphics card?

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6.3% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,662 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
2,662 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
46.5% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
115 W vs 215 W
26.3% faster memory speed
This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (24,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
24,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
Newer PCIe version
This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
5 vs 4
54.5% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (100 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
100 W vs 220 W
Newer DisplayPort version
This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 1.4a).
2.1a vs 1.4a
2 years newer
This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
June 2025
2025 vs 2023
8 °C higher thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (87 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
87 °C vs 95 °C

6.3% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,662 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
2,662 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
2 years newer
This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
June 2025
2025 vs 2023

26.3% faster memory speed
This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (24,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
24,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
Newer GDDR version
This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
GDDR7 vs GDDR6

Newer PCIe version
This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
5 vs 4
49.3% smaller GPU die
This graphics card has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (149 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
149 mm² vs 294 mm²

Newer DisplayPort version
This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 1.4a).
2.1a vs 1.4a
4x higher HDMI bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps

46.5% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
115 W vs 215 W
54.5% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (100 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
100 W vs 220 W
8 °C higher thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (87 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
87 °C vs 95 °C
50% lower idle power draw
This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (6 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
6 W vs 12 W
47.7% lower peak power draw
This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
115 W vs 220 W

Why is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop worse than the average graphics card?

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46.9% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,020 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,020 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
20 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
20 vs 40
4 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
8 GB vs 12 GB
104 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
80 vs 184
68.3% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (120 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
120 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
20 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
20 vs 40
32 fewer ROPs
This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
32 vs 64
50% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (80.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
80.64 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s

19.4% lower review score
Reviews score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.8
Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score
80%
7.9
Average grade
20%
7.4
Popularity
Grades by review (3)
1 review, with a printed score. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
5.8 vs 7.2
25.6% lower sentiment score
5.8 vs 7.8
23% worse value for money
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.03 vs 7.4).
6.03 vs 7.41
82.7% more expensive
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop is more expensive than the average graphics card (£950 vs £520).
£950 vs £520

46.9% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,020 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,020 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
20 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
20 vs 40
104 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
80 vs 184
68.3% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (120 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
120 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
20 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
20 vs 40
32 fewer ROPs
This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
32 vs 64
50% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (80.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
80.64 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
65.9% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (7.7 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
7.7 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
64 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
80 vs 144
34.1% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (14,922 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
14,922 points vs 22,638 points
33.7% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (9,800 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
9,800 points vs 14,779 points
36.7% lower ray tracing score
This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (5,793 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
5,793 points vs 9,148 points
74% lower FP16 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (7.7 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
7.68 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
75% lower FP64 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
0.12 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
52.8% lower compute score
This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5,702 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
5,702 points vs 12,070.5 points

4 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
8 GB vs 12 GB
64 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
128 bit vs 192 bit
14.3% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (384 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
384 GB/s vs 448 GB/s

1 fewer displays supported
This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
3 vs 4
Older HDMI version
This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
2.1 vs 2.1a
More basic codec support
This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9

No dual BIOS
This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
No fan stop
This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
33 dB noisier at idle
This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (33 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
33 dB vs 0 dB
8 °C higher load temperature
This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
75 °C vs 67 °C
8 °C higher idle temperature
This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
45 °C vs 37 °C

No backplate
This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
No RGB lighting
This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0

Dawid Does Tech Stuff

≈ estimated

08/07/2025

Hands-on review · laptop frame rates, temperatures and noise

Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop is usable at 1080p in demanding games and a modest step up, but the plastic build feels weak.

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Overview video

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.7

notebookcheck.com

✓ explicit

04/09/2025

Is the RTX 5050 Laptop a Worthy Gaming GPU? Medion Erazer Scout 17 E1 Review

Laptop review · Gaming benchmarks

Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop, as tested in the Medion Erazer Scout 17 E1, handles 1080p well but struggles at 1440p, suiting budget gamers who stay at Full HD.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop

Significantly improved VRAM capacity (8GB GDDR7) compared to the previous generation's 6GB
Excellent 1080p gaming performance, especially with DLSS 4 and Frame Generation enabled
High power efficiency with a low base TGP (starting at 35W), making it ideal for thin-and-light laptops
Tangible generational leap over the RTX 4050, showing up to 18-22% better performance in benchmark tests
Strong software feature set including support for DLSS 4, Reflex 2, and AV1 encoding for creators
Runs cooler than previous-gen entry-level models in similar chassis designs

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop

High initial MSRP for laptops (often starting around $999), leading to poor price-to-performance perception
8GB of VRAM is increasingly seen as the bare minimum for modern AAA titles with ray tracing
Performance heavily dependent on manufacturer-specific TGP (Power) limits; lower-wattage versions can be underwhelming
Frequent reports of stuttering in demanding titles like GTA V or BeamNG.drive, even with high average frame rates
Limited raw rasterization performance; struggles significantly in modern titles without using AI upscaling (DLSS)
Strong competition from 'sweet spot' cards like the RTX 5060, which often offers better long-term value for a slightly higher price

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU is a Blackwell-based entry-level graphics card featuring 2,560 CUDA cores, 80 Tensor cores, and 20 Ray Tracing cores. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, offering a significant bandwidth of 384 GB/s and supporting the latest DLSS 4 technologies with Multi-Frame Generation. Main pros include a notable performance jump over the previous RTX 4050, excellent power efficiency with TGP ranging from 35W to 115W, and a larger VRAM capacity that improves 1080p gaming stability. However, cons include its reliance on upscaling to hit 60 FPS in demanding AAA titles at high settings, potential performance variability due to wide TGP ranges in different laptop models, and a price point that often faces stiff competition from older mid-range cards like the RTX 4060.

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